Which Traction Device is Right for You?

Tate from Yukon Gear and Axle goes over the different types of traction devices and highlights the advantages and applications for the different types of differentials. One of the differentials highlighted is the new Spartan Helical LSD just introduced.
Learn more about:
-Yukon Spools & Mini Spools
-Yukon Grizzly Locker
-Yukon Zip Locker (Air Selectable Locker)
Our Positraction/ Limited Slip (LSD) Options:
-Yukon Dura Grip
-Spartan Helical LSD
-USA Standard Powr Lok
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[@operator8014]

Eaton E-locker. Bough it a million years ago, and aside from changing the oil, haven't had to touch it for about 180k miles.

[@tacticalant3841]

How often do you lock it up?

[@operator8014]

@@tacticalant3841 I live in the back back woods of northern Alaska. In the winter, 3 or 4 times a day. In the summer, probably 3 or 4 times a week.

[@tacticalant3841]

Operator 801 - ok, wow! thats some legitimate usage.

[@operator8014]

@@tacticalant3841 They're a miniature version of the tech used in high-end semi's. They cost a LOT, but you shouldn't ever need to replace one.

[@poonbandit9924]

E-locker over air locker all day. I have guys with medium and heavy trucks ask all time (I’m a tech at a truck shop) and I say electronic, air lines break and dry rot, you can very easily cover, sheath, and protect wires. Not to mention the ability to have 100 heat shrink butt connectors in the truck for field repairs.

[@Mr.Titanium1911]

Been running a 35-splined Detroit Locker for decades in my Ford 9" and absolutely love it.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Love to get a Fullfloat 11.5 AAM for my 1500 Bowtie and use 6 lug hubs

[@robertclymer6948]

Very well explained, Had no Idea Yukon manufactured so many different options/choices. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulsouthgate8954]

Best explanation of diff centres i have ever seen by far.Congrads

[@RobertWilson-td7eb]

Great job explanations of different units. Thanks.

[@HAMMER_2.2]

For a daily driver that sees weekend offroad fun, the zip/air locker seems like a cool choice. Having the option to turn it on and off is nice, especially since my rig will have dedicated onboard air anyways.

[@kendricchee370]

Thanks

[@Mr.Mopar.23-7]

Eaton Truetrac. Nothing to wear out. Don't even know it's there until the snow falls. My truck was useless in the snow. Truetrac, completely different truck. It just moves forward.

[@thegenrl]

which one of these was the truetrac/torsen? All of these lockers and he didn't even identify or show the truetrac/torsen.

[@Mr.Mopar.23-7]

@@thegenrl he didn't cover the Truetrac. I probably just added my comment because I like the Truetrac that much. It works. You don't know it's there otherthanboth wheels work for you, and nothing to wear out or service.

[@thegenrl]

@@Mr.Mopar.23-7 gotcha I've been eyeing one up for my d60 but cant swing the $700 right now

[@Lray4x4]

@@thegenrl The Spartan Helical LSD works the same as a truetrack.

[@spencerstroh233]

@@Mr.Mopar.23-7 I got one sitting on my dresser for my D80 lol, waiting for gears now can’t wait to see what it does.

[@whatsreallygoingon253]

Ive got a duragrip with 3.73s in my mustang must say its quite a unit

[@daveforsythe9021]

I’ve had a Grizzly in my 86 K30 for over ten years. Zero complaints. Great video

[@oldowl4290]

Thank you so much for this video. This really helps me decide what to do with my mid 90s yota pickup. I think I'm going with an affordable lunchbox in front and a clutched LSD in the rear. Like many people my truck is mainly a DD highway vehicle and offroad weekend warrior. I want to use it for overlanding and trailers but in no way need a dedicated off-road beast or rock crawler.

[@lancedamask9728]

I would flip those around, locker in the front will cause understeer unless you plan on leaving hubs unlocked and not using the locker

[@oldowl4290]

@@lancedamask9728 I have Warn manual locking front hubs so for normal daily driving they are always unlocked. I only lock them when needed on trails.

[@lancedamask9728]

@@oldowl4290 if you live where there's snow I would still be worried about understeer, I'm building a 1990 ranger into an all purpose trail rig and I don't plan on putting any tires off the ground so the plan is to run 2 limited slips and a winch, and off road tires,

[@oldowl4290]

@@lancedamask9728 I just got 33 x 12 MT Hankooks. 1.5” body lift and around 2” suspension lift.. 1” wheel spacers. 92’ Yota SR5 Ex-cab 4x4 / 5spd manual with factory sunroof!

[@nofortunatesonII]

I had a power lock style (Dana) in a 1969 F250. Ford used them in their 3/4 tons back then (Dana 60). The 1 tons had them too, just different axle spline. The truck had high miles, but the differential still locked real well. Very good on the street as long as you stayed off the gas when turning onto a side street or intersection in wet or snowy weather. It was quite a heavy duty unit, could probably handle 500 hp and not break.

[@ianhale4466]

My dad had a old chevy luv with a 350 crammed into it, the axles where welded together so it was really bumpy on the corners, damn thing was a death trap

[@rallypoint1]

Grizzly and 4:56’s on my 3rd gen 4Runner. Awesome off road and very streetable!

[@mosthated8190]

How would 4.56 and truetrac work on the 4Runner ? I’m thinking of either the truetrac or grizzly locker

[@dicktomasko1553]

99f350 detroit in rear grizzly in front love em. Basically same unit. use for plowing and tree work trailer hauling. beast of a work truck..

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

I set my 97 F-350 with OX LOCKERS, front and rear with cables. Love it

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

I personally think Ford has it dialed in the best with the Raptor and the Tremor. The rear E-locker and front Torsen offers the best low and high speed traction on all surfaces.

[@danb708]

Good job!

[@Lray4x4]

Yukon Grizzly or Detroit locker is the way to go, or a lunchbox locker if you are on a budget.

[@ronsmith7739]

In my opinion for road racing, daily driver, A Torsen Differential is probably the best because a one sided axle will still work. There is the Eaton True Trac Differential, however one needs to have both axles to work correctly. Off road may not be the best if one axle gets too loose or one sided is wet or slick. A Detroit Locker is a true locking differential, however there may be some one sided wear in tires.

[@growlith6969]

Excellent, I bought my first chevy truck and frankly their diffs are just junk. Summit had lots of options but I couldn't tell what I would need to keep from embarrassing myself at the boat ramp when the one wheel peeler won't work on a slightly slick ramp. Thanks!

[@onlyjoshing]

What year truck?

[@dh66]

Full size Chev either have 12 bolts (ok to ~500ft•lb engines and can be strengthened to handle much more), Dana 60's (ok to ~700 but aftermarket parts and they can live with over 1k ft•lbs engine torque) but then the HD trucks typically have full floating 14 bolt diffs, a good deal stronger than a Dana 60, about equal to a D70 IMHO. Both are nearly indestructible

[@adamxsquared]

Truetrac seems like a great daily driver option. Would be nice if Eaton added an electric option to it so it could be locked up in offroad situations

[@custer2449]

Fascinating. Can you recommend the right one for a 1992 Buick Roadmaster Wagon? It seems that it's the 2nd from the left - limited slip - or for snow driving in Iowa, the 3rd from the left - the zip locker on demand. Make sense?

[@tracyweber9308]

I have a 01 ram 2wd longbed 5spd and a real nasty driveway what would you recommend for a posi?

[@BoostedVQUR]

All I know is I have a 16’ RAM 2500 6.7L 4X4 Laramie Longhorn with the “anti spin” differential. (Verified via window sticker and VIN lookup.) Anyway, I turn traction control off, power brake to ~10psi and then let her eat. Driver side leaves a DARK strip while the passenger side leaves a much fainter one. Reason I’m here… Haha!

[@Drunken_Hamster]

I think a helical with some sort of preload OR selectable "full lock" mechanism would be the best overall design if they ever made it. This way you don't have to left foot brake or worry about it 1-wheeling when one tire has zero traction.

[@ninjaknight-jn9ky]

Most of them do yukon would have to say if how much theirs has but the quaifes have preload washers that go between the output gears to give you more than 0 when you have like one wheel on ice and the other on pavement. The special ones they make for 370z iirc have a cam in them to fully lock if you get wheel spin but it's for heavy track use and they start at like 1500. Wavetrac

[@Drunken_Hamster]

@@ninjaknight-jn9ky 1500 isn't THAT much worse than a detroit Tru-Trac. The issue would be whether or not they make them for American axles/diffs.

[@jamesmoon6042]

I've got a power loc differential in my 79 w200 power wagon its worked great for years of abuse with 37s

[@jcarry5214]

clutch vs helical: which one would you want in soft sand or deep snow?

[@vahagnshahnazaryan5051]

Hi, what would be the best suggestion for a 2000 ford expedition front locker to be driven both on and offroad, thanks

[@bartbarnett2811]

You should have done some on the g88 locker that thing's boss.

[@moparmtb360]

I wish you guys made a grizzly locker for the Chrysler 9.25. I have broken 2 Detroit lockers in 3 months purely shifting from neutral to reverse. I tried everything to save my 2nd Detroit. I increased the pinion and carrier preload to the upper specs to try and slow down the aggressive engagement of reverse gear. I even lowered the transmission line pressure to try to save it. I also raised to oil level in the differential to try to cushion the side gear engagement. Both Detroits failed when the cam ramps snapped off due to the c clip installation hole being so large that the sides of the cam ramp assembly are so thin that they just snapped off. The hole is so large that you can fit both c clips at the same time. I have been installing and running Detroits for 20 years and never had a problem untill this C clip style version. Any chance of you building a 9.25 grizzly locker?

[@Highstranger951]

You need a better tranny builder. Put the wavy retaining ring back in.

[@FDM33510]

I have a 11,000lb 4x4 Ambulance and am thinking about putting a Powr-Lok in my front Dana 60. Obviously, it's not a rock crawler, street racer, or mud machine. But I would just prefer to have something better than an open diff, for even the rare occasion that I might need it. Thoughts? (For reference: You can see a pic of my rig in my profile pic)

[@stickytireproductions7516]

So whats the difference between the duragrip posi and the spartan helical posi? I use my truck to tow and this is my last missing piece for my rear diff rebuild

[@trentdawg2832]

I have the duragrip. ....I love it, great product, makes me feel a little better about my 8.5 ten bolt....

[@shadowopsairman1583]

You sure it isnt 8.625?

[@cliffweatherbee6914]

Same! Lol

[@shawtygarage9056]

Just got one of these for my 10 bolt. Hope it's a good unit

[@shawtygarage9056]

Update* its been working great so far!!

[@snoofayy6150]

i got a 7.625 ten bolt under my 94 safari! we can't all be winners lol

[@barryhebert5839]

What one best for dually

[@SHUTUPANDSENDIT]

Building a high horsepower LML, built motor that should produce 1000HP, compound turbos and built trans. I’m installing welded on traction bars, I run 37” 13.5 wide Tires, what application would be best for daily drive, but then when the urge hits to blow someone’s doors off, I need something sting that won’t rip my axles apart.. ;)

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Troy - our normal 30 spline Yukon Dura Grip (YDGGM11.5-30) is more than up to the task of 1K. If it were an abusive sled puller, it might be worth stepping up to a Grizzly Locker (YGLGM11.5-30) but you'll sacrifice some drivability there. Big spline upgrades are not needed at that power level.

[@jayarmstrong3848]

Forgot the most affordable one, 1 pound of 9018 and a welder Lincoln locker

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

Would have been great if you'd differentiated between the helical locker LSD and the LS. They seem to be for the same scenario - daily drivers.

[@lancedamask9728]

One is gears and one is clutch, gears don't need to be rebuilt

[@6738]

need an e locker for 12 bolt chevy !

[@adambatchelder4121]

So I love the sir lockers for street driven 4 wheelers. My question is for my dana 60 in a c20 2wd thats got a blown big block and is my daily driven motorcycle and everything else hauler? What do you recommend?

[@rifleman7313]

Would it be a good idea if someone used selectable (air,electric) lockers on the front axle and either detroit or grizzly lockers in the rear axle? Since the front axle could easily be converted to an open differential with the simple push of a button, and technically, the rear axle would not be a spool or locked all of the time. Or would using the detroit or grizzly lockers for the front axle and the selectable locker for the rear axle? Thanks

[@davidanglin3358]

I know this is an old video but I gotta ask… I’m building an 8.5 10 bolt (2wd C10, 400 hp sbc, th350, 4:10 gears, 30 inch tires) with a set of 30 spline Moser axles, will the Dura Grip LSD hold up to this? Mostly street driven but will see some race action.

[@psme19]

Hi. What would you recommend for a 2010 Ford escape

[@kalebgoodwin493]

Which to choose for my jeep a heilcal gear limted slip or the powerlock?

[@baine3388]

What's the best for a daily/drift car

[@oliververnon8120]

At 3:11, how does that locker work? Is it helical or clutch pack or is that the e locker?

[@isaacgreen1599]

Hi how are you doing I was wondering which one can I use in a 87 Camaro berlinetta with the stock rear end

[@caseihpopper]

Which would be best for a farm truck that is also a daily cause I’m looking for a front diff locker I got locking hubs so I’m fine if the diff is aways locked

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

2011 Ranger XLT Supercab 2wd with the 8.8” open 4.10 ratio 28 spline axle. I live in Minnesota and I don’t like the unpredictability of a limited slip,, I want to lock it only when I want to. I’d love to install an Ox Locker but it’s only available with 31 spline.

[@Lray4x4]

Get a lunchbox locker.

[@curlracing276]

You really should consider going to a 31 spline upgrade if your going to spend the money on a upgraded rear diff. I had a 500 ish hp sbf, 3400 lb mustang with a 28 spline Detroit locker and it twisted the splines on the axels and broke the c clips. Made me wish I had just went with the 31 spline set up they had recommended when I bought my differential. Even my factory stock 91 f150 and most newer mustangs now come standard with 31 spline axels/diffs.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

It’s a 2.3 4 cylinder Ranger and I don’t really need it setup for high HP. Plus it has 4 channel ABS.

[@curlracing276]

Lots of options to choose from here from mild to wild to fit your needs. I personally chose the locker so it would handle like oem but lock automatically when it was needed for full traction. It would give me a clunk at low speeds while turning in parking lots just to remind me I got a locker back there lol. You could also put a stock lsd in there and shim the clutches a bit tighter for a stronger engagement to both wheels or a clutch kit is cheap too like $80 or so.

[@sagennc9019]

Man i still dont know what to choose because im not scared to put in a new rear end or a carrier, buuuuut i just dont want to get struck as much in my 2wd truck and dd it and tow and not have to mess with it for a long time and occasionally slide it around in the snow and sometimes when it rains

[@Yukonjackman1]

Need one for my 2001 dodge 2500 5.9

[@carlosd.2353]

What would your recommend for a 2wd Silverado I want to be able to do burnouts and just have fun but also ocasional snow weather

[@yukongearandaxle]

The Yukon Dura Grip

[@huckstirred7112]

@@yukongearandaxle Detroit tru trac

[@samweimer2118]

Can someone please explain to me why a full spool costs the same or more than a locker? It’s basically 1/3rd of the material (referencing gm 11.5)

[@zdenanrehhelber]

What you have for a 07 silv 2500hd classic 6.0gas 2wd?

[@MegaRiffraff]

I have a 1993 f350 dually4x4 manual trans , that's used in oil field and highway, with different drivers , it's usually loaded very heavy, I would like to make the rear axle limited slip , which one of these world do best and hold up under industrial use , (Bubba proof )

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

OX LOCKER

[@hotrodlincoln7186]

Hi, great video, man. Very informative. I have a 2006 town car, and I'm trying to get some more power out of it. Quicker acceleration and some corning. I don't really ever go off reading in my town. Because well it's a town car. Lol. Anyhow 🤔 what which locker would you suggest? I

[@lancedamask9728]

Sounds like you might just want to regear, or add a limited slip

[@hotrodlincoln7186]

@@lancedamask9728 I was thinking of the grizzly locker?

[@lancedamask9728]

@@hotrodlincoln7186 if you use any locker that rachets you're going to scuff tires

[@hotrodlincoln7186]

@lancedamask9728 ok, thank you... so going a limited slip and going from 327 gears to 410 gears. With a tune, it would make a big noticeable difference. Some say if I go with 410 gears that I'm putting more wear and tear on my motor and trans

[@lancedamask9728]

@@hotrodlincoln7186 it's a higher rpm but also lower torque on the engine, all depends on tire size

[@Carrillo-jz9im]

Lots of towing country side up & down hills

[@sideswiped6874]

I find the Powr Locker very interesting

[@calholli]

Be prepared to take it apart and fix the air lines--- because they love to break.

[@sideswiped6874]

@@calholli, humm, there was a Powr Locker in the front of my CJ2A. when I took it apart to replace the plates and disks I never noticed air-lines.

[@alien-metal]

When are you coming out with a e-locker for the 14 bolt FF?? Sorry typo

[@rite2beararms]

That one doesn't get much love how awesome an axle it is. Just picked up another one for my K5 build and now I'm in the same boat looking g for modern options.

[@Lray4x4]

Don't need that when you could just put a Grizzly locker in it.

[@wadewilson1977]

I have a 2000 Chevy Suburban 4wd K1500. Someone said there is no Locker for the front diff. Can anyone help me on this? The truck comes standard with a Eaton rear locker so Im good there. Looking for a front Locker for this platform.

[@chrisurfer83]

Is the grizzly more street friendly than the lunch box locker?

[@treyrags]

Looking for a traction device for a street car that sees the drag strip occasionally. I've run a Detroit locker type for many years but ready to make a change to something a little smoother. Would you recommend the worm gear type or the grizzly? Is one lighter than the other one? Maintenance? Longevity?

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Trey, talk to our experts via email or live chat. You can email us at [e-mail] or live chat with us on www.randysworldwide.com

[@2S1L3NT]

Soooooo Grizzly or Zip, got it 👍🏼

[@jameslommel4602]

How come you didn't talk about the Torsen differential? It's one of the best dif for optimizing traction

[@joshpodolsky7740]

The helical diff is a torsen diff

[@jimmyh1817]

They should have mentioned that the "helical LSD" is a Torsen.

[@hotrodray6802]

@@jimmyh1817 Actually it's not but it functions similarly. Kinda like comparing and cone to a disc posi.

[@joelpierce3940]

69 Chevelle, 12 bolt, (3.73), planing on 500rwhp, which carrier do you recommend.

[@shep236]

True trac

[@joshjones7757]

I'm putting a Detroit Eaton true track diff n my ext cab 98 Sierra. N I like to drive like a kid love donuts burnouts n catching second n that 1- 2 shift n am wandering if this would b a good choice for me

[@huckstirred7112]

perfect choice and it will never wear out

[@hotrodray6802]

You want him to recommend a competitors product?

[@carlosteran723]

I have a Sahara 2012 jku. Dana 30 stock in front i would like to upgrade. i use it as a daily driver but also take it off-road quite often, sand dunes , mud and light/mid rock crawl . What would you recommend for upgrading my front diferencial?

[@liamstoddard6709]

Spartan lsd front. Only 300. Get a selectable locker in the rear; front Jeep Dana 30/44s r weak but the rear is bulletproof to 37s just about

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Same use here, about to get an xj. I'm thinking LSD out back, lunchbox up front. I'm not a 4H kind of guy so no worries about handling with an aggressive front. I like to hang the rear out on the loose stuff 🤙👍

[@cablenowadays6586]

@@RandomStuffGarage619 Not sure if you got an XJ yet but do you like that setup, I run a spartan lunchbox in the rear 8.25 and nothing up front since i don’t wanna mess with the carrier after the center pin bolt broke.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

@@cablenowadays6586 thanks for asking. I ran out of budget before I could do lockers on my 95 XJ. it's just got open diffs on stock gears and 31s with a 3.5 inch rubicon express lift. She gets it done! Lockers and regear for 32s are next on the big ticket list!

[@henryrpeters9366]

How does a 3-differential vehicle work?

[@charlescarabott7692]

What's the ideal LSD type differential for a 2L E90 BMW that's does a lot of normal street driving and drifting on weekends

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey there Charles, unfortunately we do not have products for your vehicle.

[@charlescarabott7692]

@@yukongearandaxle ok thankyou

[@johncunningham60]

whats a soft locker?

[@larrywelch9352]

I'm trying to find a locker for a 2014 F450 430 ratio differential all I have found is a lsd came new with a locker

[@bradmaas6875]

Clutches and springs, how long does this last before needing new clutches? Same question for the helical LSD?

[@FERRARISCUDERIA16M]

Helical has no wear parts its maintenance free.

[@rite2beararms]

I've never had an lsd wear out. You just need to make sure you change your diff fluid at proper intervals and always include the additive, if needed for your particular lsd.

[@K9River]

I have a clutch (lsd) which has lasted me a looong time, but I never abused it. A lot of off road, but no hard four wheeling, no plowing snow, etc. I bet it would wear out quickly if used hard. It's a dana 60 in a 3/4 ton Ram.

[@TheHolan]

@@rite2beararms either you are lucky or you did not realize that it is worn out. mine was worn out and eating the metal of the clutch carrier plates. a lot of grain in the oil and noise from grinding the plates. now i am happy with helical gears. much better off road performance, quiet on the road.

[@rite2beararms]

@@TheHolan Uh no. Floor it, and I leave two stripes not one.

[@Legohead475]

I want to “bulletproof” the rear end in my 2013 Silverado 3.08 gear ratio 6l80e trans most I’ll do is headers full exhaust and intake but I’d like a rear end that can withstand a bit of abuse does anyone have a recommendation?

[@1987FX16]

A traditional lsd or the helical lsd would be great for your daily. Best on road drive ability that is also limited slip. The air locker world be the absolute best but they are more expensive and require an on board air compressor but if you offroad much you probably have already considered having on board air.

[@yukongearandaxle]

The new Spartan Helical LSD makes a great traction upgrade for the daily driver / mild offroader that doesnt want the poor drivability that can come with an automatic locker. The Zip Locker is a great upgrade for the guy who wants great drivability AND the ability to 100% lock up the front

[@ivanbedolla6314]

What would you choose, E-Locker or Helical LSD if you want to go off road?

[@yukongearandaxle]

Both are great options for off-roading.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Iten #4 is the most rounded

[@questfor10s]

Okay, what’s a powergrip or a traction-lok? Can they name these more confusing names?

[@Carrillo-jz9im]

Ziplocker Interesante will it fit dodge ram 250 1987 motor 318 5.2L transmission 727 8 lugs ?

[@yukongearandaxle]

email me: [e-mail]

[@HennyTRX3773]

What would be best for a 2019 ram2500. Like to have fun it's my daily street/offroad truck. But do want posi when I need it. Aka burnouts lol

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Jonathan, we recommend the Dura Grip. www.yukongear.com/shop/ydggm11-5-30-1

[@HennyTRX3773]

@@yukongearandaxle ok thank you. And I don't mind it being aggressive. The truck I'd faily built

[@andersonsprairieviewfarm2552]

Does the limited slip need maintenance, such a clutches replacement every 70 to 80k miles ?

[@yukongearandaxle]

The avg lifespan of clutches in an oem limited slip is 50-70k, in a Dura Grip it's about 150k, other than fluid changes, it's built to last

[@davedonedis]

What’s the difference in the LSD’s. Does the helical actually lock, or will it always slip like the clutch style?

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Dave, LSD's are not lockers. The helical worm gears create a 3:1 bias ratio resulting a a biased power transfer without speed difference

[@imagainstit1464]

Are Yukon products India/Chinese copies of tried and true domestic units?

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

Yes

[@luvcheez38]

I can't afford anything other than a lunchbox but I want a grizzly for my ultra 4 car

[@wildbill23c]

The lunchbox will do just fine if you aren't trying to install it in a 500HP+ truck and taking it bashing over rocks LOL. I'm looking at a lunchbox locker for my Ford Bronco 2, don't need anything huge or expensive, just a bit of added traction in those situations on backroads where a little more traction on the rear axle would be very useful in mud or snow conditions that I encounter.

[@travislizer9581]

Got a garden tractor with a hydrostatic, and a dana30 in the gearbox. Dont want to blow up the hydrostatic, so I think a lunchbox is out of the question. No such thing as a hydraulic switched locker, proably couldn't run fluid through an sir locker, so I imagine the helical is going to be my best option? I push snow, and want to put a loser bucket on it.

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Travis, helical/torsen style diffs are directional and if not used in the correct orientation, will limit effectiveness, torque bias, and longevity.

[@HennyTRX3773]

Can u tow with the grizzly

[@robormiston2841]

I have a Power lock in my Dana 70 are these any good for off roading. Im building it for my 93 Toyota 4 Runner

[@yukongearandaxle]

Depends on the type of off-roading you do. Power Locks are a very aggressive limited slip. Lockers will be required.

[@jasonpate5868]

Can I run a helical lsd in a dana 60 35spline front on 35-38 inch tires? Im in a snow, ice, and mud part of the country.

[@yukongearandaxle]

Sure, helical units are a great option in snow and ice conditions, due to their lack of preload they do not understeer like a traditional clutch type will or a locker. Also keep in mind , helical units are directional, and really only provide traction when going forward. Their torque bias is reduced when in reverse. So it can provide traction to get you into alot of situations, but not to back out of them

[@BEAR-]

Need help with finding a spool style locker for a 7.5” 28 tooth 2004 Mustang.

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Mitch, the 7.5 does not support spools or lockers. We have the Dura Grip that can fit your needs instead: www.randysworldwide.com/shop/ydgf7-5-28

[@njdorset1050]

for a drift car seeing equal parts track time and street use which is recommended

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey @NJ, that will depend on where you are willing to compromise. You are wanting something to use in two very different situations, are you willing to give up traction? Or drivability?

[@crazeguy26]

A E locker if your can axle take on, flip of a switch is lock up and ready to burn rubber, turn it off and you back to open diff. i just don't know if they can take this kind of use.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Be a man and get a spool. I had a spool on my 20v AE86 and I could daily it. Maybe not in the rain lol

[@jemiehuggins1516]

Does this work on honda h22a box

[@guitarguy3221]

They say you can use the brakes to lock up a LSD if a wheel is in the air. Is there a way to do this in a manual trans?

[@dustindautreuil5978]

If it's the rear axle, give her a little of that parking brake. Otherwise, run an actual locker or get good.

[@randykroells8049]

I have a 09 chev with a button on the dash that says diff lock,is it a lock or a g80 or something else?

[@striperking6083]

G80 is an automatic locking differential. No buttons to push .

[@calvertracing7732]

Do you have one for a 2013 ram 1500 5.7

[@muddsnow3167]

what id like to know which of these needs to have new ring and pinons ? that's a big chunk out of pocket and not for your average joe like me.. for setting everything back up. let me know please. I drive a 1986 CJ7 5speed and straight 6 258. stroker and balanced. rv cam. ,daily driver but would like better traction for winter. Also out on the trail weekender fun climbing and mud. Dave

[@hotrodray6802]

ALL can use your existing gears.

[@muddsnow3167]

@@hotrodray6802 ty very much !!!!

[@muddsnow3167]

@@hotrodray6802 when money saved up will contact you guys. Do 4 wheeling, nothing aggressive.

[@gpt5002]

Anyone else get bugged when people call a limited slip a posi trac? I've seen multiple videos and they keep referring to limited slips as posi tracks. Maybe I'm just ocd

[@nikitaden87]

hi, whitch one is better for winter/snow/ice?

[@yukongearandaxle]

We recommend a Dura Grip or Zip Locker

[@jonbrown9641]

I just need something for the front and rear that stay locked while plowing and unlocked when the snow melts.

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Jon, we recommend zip lockers, they are selectable and best when you need traction.

[@Steve1734]

The most important decision is to avoing an air or electrically operated locker. They always fail. Of all the mechanical lockers, the toughest and simplest is the Detroit Locker. Combine it with a Ford 9" or Dana 60 and you will never have a problem. Take it from me with 40 years Outback recovery experience.

[@dannycalley7777]

T.M. ………..that's what they use in nascar still !!!!!!

[@jonathanminier1855]

What about for on road use ?

[@brad1367]

Lol whatever boomer

[@nathanrotar5012]

Zip locker for 04 lexus lx470?

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

That would be the JAM!

[@muhmmadwaseem1195]

Suzuki pick up is available

[@Richardls7]

Is the grizzly locker good for towing?

[@yukongearandaxle]

It is generally advised not to tow with a mechanical locker due to its negative handling characteristics, they tend to induce trailer sway. We would recommend a Yukon Dura Grip

[@mr.redneck2715]

What would work best on the front axle for street use?

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Don, that depends on the application and desired end result. Most late model applications do not have locking hubs, so steering feedback can be an issue, this is where a selectable locker like the Zip shines. its transparent and provides stock drivability on the street, but locks 100% when traction is needed.

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

I pull heavy trailers often. Limited slip it is.

[@xmo552]

Bad idea

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

@@xmo552 no, good idea.

[@xmo552]

@@ShortArmStrongArm A limited slip is nicer to drive, but they do have an inherent drawback or weakness by design. The clutches have a breakaway strength at which they give up👎, check out✌, or burn up🔥..... and they also eventually wear out. There's pros and cons to everything, right? Something like a Detroit is way harsher to drive, but you gain considerable more secure traction when locked up. They're immensely harder to wear out or break. Something that's a nice compromise in my opinion is a torsen diff like a TruTrac. It has no clutches to wear. It's all metal construction, it applies "lockup" pretty well. It does wear eventually but it'll for sure never wear out. The drawback on this one is you may have to brake to induce the differentiation required to lock up.

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

Yeah and when I have 10,000 pounds on the rear axle, the harshness on a locker will destroy components. Thats why the limited slip is the proper choice for me.

[@xmo552]

@@ShortArmStrongArm I guess I agree.

[@ohmyuri7440]

Which one do y’all recommend for daily driven

[@lk6912]

Welded Diff.

[@trumpsextratesticle8590]

@@lk6912 LOL, REKT.

[@ohmyuri7440]

@@lk6912 as of right now i daily a welded diff

[@Lray4x4]

Grizzly or Spartan